JROTC In-Ranks Questions and Uniform Regulations

Acronyms and Technical Terminology

• ACSU: Army Cadet Service Uniform.
• OCP: Operational Camouflage Pattern.
• AR 670-1: Army Regulation 670-1, governing the wear and appearance of Army uniforms and insignia.
• CCR 145-2: Cadet Command Regulation 145-2, governing JROTC uniform policies and standards.

Uniform Components and Color Specifications

• Undergarment T-Shirt Requirements:
  • A white T-shirt is worn with the Army Cadet Service Uniform (ACSU).
  • A Coyote Brown T-shirt is worn with the Operational Camouflage Pattern (OCP) uniform.
• Under-Coat Shirt: A gray long-sleeve or short-sleeve shirt is worn under the ACSU coat.
• Neckwear Regulations: The black necktie or necktab is optional when wearing the Class B uniform with short sleeves.
• Footwear: Black socks are required when wearing the Army Cadet Service Uniform (ACSU).
• Shoulder Boards: Shoulder boards are authorized for wear with the Class B uniform.

Uniform Occasions and Frequency of Wear

• Ceremonies and Social Functions: Cadets wear the Class A uniform, Class B uniform, or ACSU.
• Summer Camps and Special Teams: Cadets wear the OCP uniform.
• Required Wear Frequency: Cadets must wear their uniform at least once per week.

Insignia, Ribbon, and Nameplate Placement

• Gray Beret Insignia:
  • Cadet Officers wear Grade or Rank insignia.
  • Enlisted Cadets wear ROTC insignia.
  • Both Grade and ROTC insignia must be centered on the flash of the gray beret.
• Ribbon Placement on Class A and Class B Uniforms:
  • Males: Ribbons are centered on the left side, $\frac{1}{8}\,\text{inch}$ above the left pocket.
  • Females: Ribbons are positioned parallel to the name tag, between $1$ and $2\,\text{inches}$ above the top button.
• Nameplate Positioning:
  • Males: Centered on the right pocket, positioned between the top of the pocket and the top of the button.
  • Females: Positioned $1$ to $2\,\text{inches}$ above the top button, centered horizontally on the right side of the coat, or in a comparable position on the shirt.
• JROTC Rank Knowledge: Cadets must memorize all JROTC cadet ranks (including Cadet Private, Corporal, Sergeants, and Officers) and be prepared to describe any specific rank requested during inspection.

Personal Appearance and Grooming Rules

• Male Cadet Jewelry Rules: Male cadets are prohibited from wearing earrings while in uniform.
• Female Cadet Jewelry Rules: Female cadets are permitted to wear small silver, gold, spherical earrings, or diamonds, provided they do not exceed $\frac{1}{4}\,\text{inch}$ in diameter.

In-Ranks Inspection Protocol

• Answering Protocol: When evaluated on inspection questions (such as a selection of $5$ questions out of the $20$ total inspection questions), cadets must formally address the inspector by rank at both the start and end of their answer.
• Inspection Answering Example: If asked by a Sergeant what color socks are worn with the ACSU, the cadet must reply: "Sergeant, black socks are worn with the ACSU uniform, Sergeant."